allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Niger Delta Crisis Resolution Rests On 4 Pillars - Obaigbena (P... - 0 views
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if the proposed Petroleum industry Bill (PIB) is passed by the Federal Legislature, the people of the Niger Delta would be part owners of the resources found in the region which in turn will cement the peace process.
allAfrica.com: Africa: On Earth Day, Africa Action Calls for U.S. to Support Sustainabl... - 0 views
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In recognition of Earth Day, Africa Action today released a new resource entitled A Strategy of Extraction examining the oil industry in Africa using the case study of Nigeria's Niger Delta region. Because of poverty and geography, Africa will be disproportionately impacted by climate change. Africa Action urged leaders to prioritize sustainable, people-driven development in U.S.-Africa relations.
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The Rebel, Oronto Douglas: Memorial for a Friend | Daphne Wysham - 0 views
A Strategy of Extraction - 0 views
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Thoughts on "Naija Leaks" - WikiLeaks - 0 views
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The “Naija Leaks” should be read in the context of the “oil complex” – that is the relationship between the oil companies, the Nigerian Federal and State governments, traditional rulers, militants and the community and now unsurprisingly, as the leaks reveal, the United States government.
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In retrospect this is hardly surprising news but if one looks at Nigeria’s side of the relationship with Shell, it is apparent they were not aware of the duplicity and even more stupid had actually forgotten the Shell had “seconded people to all relevant ministries”.
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The revelation that the PresidentGoodluck Jonathan discussed Nigerian elections with the US Ambassador is also revealing especially if put with other discussions of Nigeria’s internal politics such as the resignation of Yar’Adua, replacing INEC and even Jonathan’s choice of Vice President. All of which speak to the sovereignty of Nigeria vis a vis multinational oil companies and foreign governments – again nothing surprising here. The third revelation on the corruption of late President Yar’Adua because he was seen to be “incorruptible” whereas now we find he was much the same as all previous head of states.
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Ken Saro-Wiwa was framed, secret evidence shows - Africa, World - The Independent - 0 views
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The evidence also reveals that the notorious military commander Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Okuntimo, whose troops were implicated in murder and rape, was in the pay of Shell at the time of the killings and was driven around in a Shell vehicle.
Evidence disclosed by the Independent is corroborated by Ogoni women - 0 views
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